Embassy of Austria, Washington D.C.

The Embassy of Austria and the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies are thrilled to invite you to the Annual Botstiber Lecture 2026: “From the Alps to the Rocky Mountains: 250 Years of Austrian-American Relations” 🇦🇹🇺🇸

The event will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. and will feature remarks by former Austrian Secretary of Defense Thomas Starlinger, followed by a reception. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-annual-botstiber-lecture-tickets-1985954846406?aff=oddtdtcreator ✨

It was a pleasure to collaborate with the Close Up Foundation and welcome educators from across the United States to the Embassy of Austria. Thank you for your visit! 🇦🇹🇺🇸

Educational and cultural exchange plays an important role in strengthening the partnership between our two countries 🤝📚 Through Austria’s Working Holiday Program, young Americans have the opportunity to live and work in Austria for up to 12 months, gain international experience, and immerse themselves in Austrian culture and everyday life ✨🌍

Check out https://www.austria.org/working-holiday for more information!

We were delighted to once again visit our Embassy Adoption Program partner school, Hardy Middle School, and spend time with the students and their wonderful teacher, Chiara.

A special thank you to Austrian actor Saskia Norman and Austrian director Elisabeth Halikiopoulos for leading a lively improv workshop that had everyone laughing by the end of the session. The students enthusiastically embraced improv, showing just how much learning can happen through creativity and play.

We always enjoy visiting the 6th graders at Hardy Middle School and look forward hosting them for their Capstone Presentation at the Embassy in June!

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Following the motto 'United by Music', this year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) saw 26 artists compete for the title in Vienna — and we were proud to bring the spirit of the event to Washington, D.C.! 🇦🇹🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Red Bull and to our valued co-host, the American-Austrian Cultural Society, for making this evening possible. And most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this special occasion filled with great music, laughter, and a true taste of Austria.

Congratulations to this year’s ESC winner, Bulgaria, and a special shoutout to Austria’s own Cosmó and his song Tanzschein. 🎶🏆

Die Fußball-WM in den USA steht vor der Tür! Bevor es ins Stadion geht, hier ein paar wichtige Infos für alle österreichischen Fans! ⚽🇺🇸

👉 ESTA oder Visum nicht vergessen – sonst gibt’s Probleme bei der Einreise
👉 Registrierung beim BMEIA („Auslandsregistrierung“) für Kriseninfos
👉 Digitale Passkopie in „eAusweise“ App speichern
👉 Bei Problemen: Österreichische Botschaft Washington D.C. & Konsulate helfen jederzeit
👉 Auslandskrankenversicherung für die USA unbedingt abschließen
👉 Alkohol: erst ab 21 & in der Öffentlichkeit verboten – Regeln in jeweiligem Bundesstaat checken

The FIFA World Cup in the U.S. is just around the corner! Before you head to the stadium, here are some important tips for Austrian fans! ⚽🇺🇸

👉 Don’t forget to apply for an ESTA or a visa to avoid problems when entering the U.S.
👉 Register with the Austrian foreign ministry via the “Auslandsregistrierung” for updates in case of emergencies
👉 Download the “eAusweise” app to save a digital copy of your passport
👉 Contact the Austrian Embassy in Washington D.C. or your nearest consulate if you need assistance
👉 Get travel health insurance for the U.S.
👉 Alcohol 21+ and no drinking in public – check local state rules

Happy National Apple Pie Day from the Austrian Embassy! 🍎🥧🇦🇹

Attention sweet tooths: on this occasion, we would like to share one of Austria’s most beloved delicacies – Viennese Apple Strudel, or as we say in Vienna, “Opflstrudl” ✨

Did you know that this delicious pastry originally traces back to Arabia? Over time, it made its way to the Austrian capital, where the Viennese truly made it their own. Yet every household adds its own special twist — and of course, nothing compares to grandma’s recipe. After all: Nirgends schmeckt’s so gut wie bei der Oma! 👵

A Meeting of Minds: When Austrian Expertise Meets Boston’s Ecosystem

Open Austria East Coast, together with Austrian Scientists and Scholars in North America (ASciNA) and the Alumni Club Uni Wien, hosted a panel discussion and networking reception on 6 May at the Venture Café Cambridge CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center.

Following a keynote address by our distinguished guest, Dr. Eva Schernhammer from the Medical University of Vienna, the evening continued with a panel discussion on “Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Research, Innovation, and Practice” featuring Austrian experts, Professor Georg Langs from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Medical University of Vienna, Professor Jan Drugowitsch from Harvard Medical School and Dr. Britta Lassmann from Boston University. The contributions shed light on current developments in AI and its impact across disciplines and was followed by an opportunity to connect with fellow guests from academia, research, innovation, and industry.

It was inspiring to see how Austrian ingenuity continues to contribute to—and learn from—the vibrant Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem.

A huge thank you to our panelists for the deep dive in their respective fields and for sharing their insights and perspectives. And thank you to everyone who joined us for the event. The energy in the room once again demonstrated that the academic cooperation between Austria and the U.S. remains vibrant and strong.

To mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II this week, Ambassador Schneebauer hosted Holocaust survivors and their families for a luncheon at the Austrian Residence. The survivors shared stories about their experiences during the war, having to flee the National Socialist regime in Austria and Germany under tragic circumstances, and about how they all built new lives in the United States.

Their voices remain both a warning and a call to action — reminding us to protect democracy, defend freedom, and stand firmly against antisemitism, Holocaust denial, and hatred in all its forms.

Young Austrian memorial servant volunteers (Gedenkdiener), who serve currently at the Capitol Jewish Museum and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, were also invited to take part in the luncheon. Their service helps keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

What a performance 👏🌟

CRYSTN HUNT AKRON blew us away at this year’s Sound Scene Festival at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden with two spectacular sets!🎶🏛️ Always at the core: the origin of her sound — plastic waste transformed into powerful techno music 💥♻️

The crowd was moving just as much as Crystn on stage 💃🔥 Her shows were accompanied by an impressive, breathtaking visual experience 🎥✨ and an electric atmosphere⚡

Thank you to everyone who came out 🙌 and to Sound Scene Festival for an unforgettable experience 💫